Greene County Conservation District

05/29/2026

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the Carmichaels Envirothon team for placing 3rd in the PA State Envirothon with an overall score of 479!
The team had the third highest Oral Presentation score of 96
third highest Soils score of 77
5th highest Wildlife score of 80
8th highest Forestry score of 83
Aquatics score of 80
Current Issue score of 63
Each team member received a $500 scholarship and a plaque made from PA hardwoods.

05/08/2026

The 38th annual Greene County Envirothon competition was held at Hunting Hills on Wednesday, April 29th. Sixty high school students from five of Greene County’s school districts competed in this year’s event.

At the Envirothon, five-member teams participate in a series of field station tests that focus on five topic areas – soils and land use, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology, and environmental issues. The theme for the 2026 event was “Non-Point Source Pollution: It begins at home!”

Carmichaels Team # 1 won this year’s competition with a score of 435 points out of a possible 500. Team members Isiah Currey, Emma Bates, Joby Pratt, Joselyn Carter, Hayden Yeager, with team advisors Kevin Willis and Blake Conard. The team will represent Greene County at the PA Envirothon. The 2026 PA Envirothon will be held at Mount Camp Luther on May 20th.

Second Place was Carmichaels Team #3 who earned 368 points and consisted of Connor Lapana, Rhythm Caffrey-Bauman, Jason Lilley, Maya Makel, Mario Pascuzzo and their advisors Kevin Willis and Blake Conard.

The third-place team was Mapletown Tree Huggers who earned 357 points, which included Nicole Barrera, Heaven Kisner, Leah Williamson, Makenna Lotspeich, Ryan Jewett and advisor Amber Burkett.

The Greene County Envirothon is organized each year by the Greene County Conservation District and is funded through donations and grants from various businesses, agencies, and individuals.

Each student on the first-place team secured a $500 college scholarship funded by donations from donors and the Greene County Conservation District.

05/07/2026

The America250PA Countdown to 250 Mobile Experiential Unit is back on the road! The mobile unit is Finda rolling celebration of our country's 250th birthday and Pennsylvania's proud place in the American story. This unit, powered by Penske, is a custom-built experience on wheels designed to bring the Semiquincentennial directly to Pennsylvanians- no matter where they live. From immersive games like Pennsylvania Pursuit and Keystone Quest, to meaningful storytelling with The Commonwealth Chronicles, and so much more, this experience will connect Pennsylvanians of every age to our shared past, present and future. On Wednesday, June 24, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm, find the mobile unit at America’s Big Birthday – Tales on the Trail Celebrating 250 Years with Greene County Stories, taking place at Carmichaels Middle-Senior High School Campus, 225 North Vine St., Carmichaels, PA 15320. The mobile unit will be at the grass area adjacent to the parking lot, located next to the baseball batting cages.

To volunteer visit https://form.jotform.com/251535308642152

05/07/2026

LEGAL NOTICE


ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received from qualified Full Depth Reclamation (FDR)
Pavement Contractors at the Greene Township Supervisors, 243 Garards Fort Road,
Garards Fort, PA 15334, until 1:00 pm (EDT), Monday, June 1, 2026; and thereafter
opened publicly for review, and approved at the regular township meeting on Monday
June 1, 2026, for construction of: CREEK ROAD (T411) FULL DEPTH
RECLAMATION PROJECT. The work includes the following items:
1. 3,647 L.F. Full Depth Reclamation (12” Depth, 8% Portland Cement Addition)

A mandatory site showing will be held on Tuesday, 5/26/26 on site at noon (12:00
pm). Specific construction that is included as a part of this project is included on the
project drawings and should be referenced in order to better understand the scope of
work. All work is to be completed in accordance with the written specifications.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount of (10%) of the total of the
Base Bid made payable to or indemnifying Greene Township.

Notice is given that this contract is subject to applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania
Prevailing Wage Act, Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended and
supplemented, liquidated damages apply at $1,000 per day.

Bid Documents may be requested from Greene Township in writing or by calling at
(724) 966-5765 for a fee of $50.00.

05/06/2026

Online payments can be made here:
https://payments.municipay.com/pa_gccd/search/de00bef7

Pre-registration is required

04/30/2026

The Conservation District holds a coloring contest for pre-K age children each year. The winners receive new bicycles and helmets.
This year's winners are
Willow Toland, 5; River Schaum, 5; and Grace Wolfe, 5;

Congratulations!!

04/30/2026

The Conservation District hosted their annual poster contest. First place posters are submitted to the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts to be judged at the state level.
This year's theme was "Soil, Where it all begins"
Payton Duncan received first place in the 7-8th grade category
Kaelyn Duncan and Owyn Lindstrom placed 1st and 2nd in the 2nd-3rd grade category
Layla Lindstrom placed first in the K-1st grade category

Congratulations to all the winners!

04/27/2026

🌱 Agriculture and Conservation Go Hand in Hand

During Conservation District Week, we’re highlighting the partnerships that help keep Pennsylvania agriculture strong while protecting our natural resources.

Conservation districts work side-by-side with farmers to implement practices that improve soil health, protect water quality, and keep farms productive for generations to come. From nutrient management to helping install best management practices, these efforts support both the land and the people who depend on it.

Thank you to the farmers, conservation district staff, and volunteer directors who work every day to keep agriculture and conservation growing together in our communities.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Today, we celebrate the beauty and diversity of Pennsylvania’s natural resources—and the vital role conservation districts play in protecting them for future generations.

From clean water initiatives to soil health, our local conservation districts work every day to keep our environment healthy and resilient.

Join us in making a difference: plant a tree, reduce waste, or volunteer with your local district! Together, we can ensure a greener, healthier Pennsylvania for all. 💚